The dramatic decline in the value of the rupiah in the last couple of months set alarm bells ringing and spurred discussions about a repeat of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. Though a major financial crisis is unlikely due to…

According to a recent AmCham survey, 80% of multinational executives plan to expand their presence in ASEAN over the next five years. However, factors such as distinct country characteristics, customer price sensitivity, and talent scarcity will continue to pose challenges…

In a landmark election on May 9, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) claimed a surprise victory after defeating Barisan Nasional, the coalition that has maintained power since Malaysia’s independence in 1957. During his campaigns, Mahathir proposed and promised…

Malaysia’s 14th general election, to be held on May 9, has the potential to cause significant shifts in the country’s political dynamics. Though there are multiple possible scenarios for the upcoming election, they can be simplified to two broad outcomes…

This is part two of our two-part series on our outlook for the emerging Southeast Asian region. Refer to our previous blog for the key drivers that we expect to drive the emerging ASEAN economies. We expect the ASEAN region…

It is easy for executives to underestimate Southeast Asia’s market potential, especially when compared to that of China and India. By doing so, however, executives run the risk of losing the opportunities available in the region. The economic size of…